Challenging Decisions: Transitioning Into Adulthood

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Transitioning into adulthood comes with many challenging decisions. One of which is choosing where you want to live. Which could be a short term or a long term decision. You may be the one who loves the quiet views of the country, or you could be the one who loves the upbeat loud city life. Whichever place you choose that decision is a big step into adulthood. But that important decision could be affecting many important factors in your life some of which include your health, social success, and even your workplace.
Your health is a very important factor in your life. But could you be harming yourself because of the location of your home? The answer is yes. Do you live near a major road? If so here is how you are affecting your health. …show more content…

Or is your so called social success actually social failure because of your living arrangements. Many variables come into play when it comes to social success. One variable is your closeness to amenities such as restaurants, stores, and the popular hangout spots. Someone who lives near all the so called "good places" is in a better position than someone who lives in the middle of nowhere when it comes to motivating yourself to go out with friends. The second variable is how safe your neighborhood is. If you live in the sketchy part of town your friends are less likely to visit. Or if they do want to visit you may not want them to. Because you are concerned about their well being. A third variable is the weather where you live. It is one thing to go out with friends when it is warm outside. But it is another when you try to walk to a friends house or restaurant when it feels like you are stepping out into Siberia. That is why it is important to choose a place where you can tolerate the weather. Overall, when choosing a place to live think about your social success and pick a place close to town, in a nice neighborhood, and somewhere not that is not too